Field Notes
How to Use a Sludge Judge Sampler: Tank & Lagoon Sludge Depth Protocol
Reading sludge depth in a clarifier, lagoon, or holding tank comes down to one tool used correctly: lower the Sludge Judge to the bottom, let the check valve seat, raise...
Water & Sediment Grab Samplers: Types & Selection Guide for Canada
The right grab sampler for your application depends on two things: where the sample sits in the water column (surface, mid-depth, or bottom sediment) and...
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Coliwasa Samplers: Types, Use, and Selection Guide for Canada
A coliwasa — short for COmposite LIquid WAste SAmpler — is the standard tool for pulling a representative sample from a drum or tank of...
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Drum and Tank Liquid Sampling: Equipment and Methods Guide for Canada
Sampling a drum or tank is not "dip and fill." A representative sample has to capture every phase in the container — the water layer,...
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA): Equipment Checklist for Canadian Consultants
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment requires confirmed, defensible sampling data — and the equipment list that gets you there is longer than most project...
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Soil Sampling Equipment in Canada: Augers, Core Samplers, and Split Spoons
The quality of a Phase II ESA, geotechnical investigation, or contamination screening program starts with the tool going into the ground. A sand auger used...
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Environmental Sampling Equipment Guide for Canada | ERE
Every environmental site assessment in Canada hinges on sampling — the quality of your data depends directly on the equipment you use to collect it....
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